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The truth is… your real estate agent doesn’t need any help. Seriously. It’s the opposite of what most people would think. Common sense seems to indicate that a seller who stays on the premises, can answer questions, plus provide information that the seller’s real estate agent might not know. But …
Moving into a new home simply isn’t quick and easy. It can go smoother and be less hassle than you think, which should be your goal if you don’t have much experience with moving. But there are too many moving pieces — pardon the pun — to assume there won’t …
If it’s springtime where you live, and you’re about to put your existing home on the market, congratulations on your timing. Spring kicks off the traditional buying and selling season in residential real estate, and you’ll likely attract more interest than other times of year. But don’t think it’s difficult …
Putting your current home up for sale? You’ve probably done a ton of research for the best tips on making it appeal to buyers. If you’ve sold a home before, you probably know firsthand what to do and what to avoid. Either way, any hacks to make the process easier, …
One of life’s residential truisms is that too much storage space is never enough. Closets, drawers and garages get crammed full of current, former and forgotten items, and the search for them can resemble a volcanic eruption. But, there are innumerable ways to tame the storage beast, especially in the …
In today’s modern life, bedrooms often support more than their original function. They’re for snoozing, of course, but also for lounging, TV watching, catching up with loved ones, reading and, unfortunately, working. Larger bedrooms also contain a separate seating area and spa-like adjoining bathrooms. No matter your bedroom’s size or …
“House cleaning is my favorite activity,” said no one ever. Cleaning the abode is something that must be done on a regular basis, and more than a few of us put it off as long as possible, then panic when the doorbell rings. We all know people whose homes are …
Most of us enter our homes via a side entrance. You know, from the garage. Past a mudroom, laundry room or kitchen. Thankfully these days we’re putting more thought into ergonomics and making every space in our homes as functionally pleasing as possible. Well-designed-and-lit family entries with stash zones for …
If you’re preparing to move from your current home into a new custom Florida home, you might be ready to start a plan for better household organization and storage. Oh, the junk! Stuff you didn’t know you had! Oops, but some of it is important. What do you do with …
You’re ready to build your new custom Florida home, or already are under contract and underway. Yay! Now you must decorate it. Ugh. That’s often the reaction from folks who aren’t into such things, or who’ve never had to tackle the assignment. Choosing paint colors just isn’t on their bucket …